Could vitamin C be the wonder vitamin of the ages? The following maladies are improved by taking vitamin C: cancer, colds, gum disease, heart disease, allergies, cataracts, migraines, memory loss, gallstone formation and hay fever. The list is so conclusive that it appears to be the chant of a snake oil salesman for the one product that helps whatever ails you. It is effective as an aid in so many of these diseases because of its antioxidant properties. It prevents the effects of free radicals which are cell-damaging molecules. Vitamin C is also effective because it boosts ones immunity. Vitamin C is effective in lessening inflammation. Inflammation partly causes gum disease, heart disease, as well as allergies and hay fever.
Heart disease is helped by taking vitamin C. Vitamin C when taken with vitamin E combines to prevent oxidation of cholesterol. This then prevents the plague which travels in the coronary arteries. HDL known as the “good†cholesterol increases its levels when vitamin C is taken.
The lens of the eye can become damaged from (UV) light as well as from smoke. Exposure from (UV) light as well as smoke can effect the formation of cataracts. Vitamin C has been shown to keep the lens from being damaged from these effects.
Vitamin C is found naturally in citrus fruit such as oranges, mangoes, limes, lemons, and grapefruit. Other fruits high in vitamin C include: cantaloupe, guava, mangoes, papayas, peaches, persimmons, pineapples and fresh strawberries. One can never overdose on vitamin C by eating the above fruits. Vitamin C tablets are available in many strengths.
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